Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
3:00 PM ESTArmy vs. Navy FootballDon't miss one of the greatest events you can ever attend! The Army-Navy Game presented by USAA returns to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, December 10, 2016

Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
7:00 PM
- 7:30 PM ESTRavens ReportHosted by WUSA-TV's Kristen Berset, Ravens Report, the flagship program of the Baltimore Ravens that showcases life in the NFL. Created by Ravens Productions, this magazine-style show features behind-the-scenes access to Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for each week's opponent.

Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
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- 8:00 PM ESTRavens ReportSee the plays, hear the sideline conversations and feel the hits on Ravens Wired, the only behind-the-scenes show featuring a Ravens player wired for sound during each week's game. Go behind the Ravens bench for in-game adjustments and inside the locker room for Head Coach John Harbaugh's post-game speech. Produced by Ravens Productions, Ravens Wired is hosted by WBAL-TV's Keith Mills.

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016
8:30 PM ESTPurple Club Happy HourWhat's better than Happy Hour specials and Baltimore Ravens football? A Purple Club Happy Hour! Join the Purple club this season at various Buffalo Wild Wings locations to watch the Ravens on the road.

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016
11:45 PM ESTLivePost Game PresserJohn Harbaugh and key players will address the media following the game.

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
7:00 PM
- 7:30 PM ESTRavens ReportHosted by WUSA-TV's Kristen Berset, Ravens Report, the flagship program of the Baltimore Ravens that showcases life in the NFL. Created by Ravens Productions, this magazine-style show features behind-the-scenes access to Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for each week's opponent.

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
7:30 PM
- 8:00 PM ESTRavens ReportSee the plays, hear the sideline conversations and feel the hits on Ravens Wired, the only behind-the-scenes show featuring a Ravens player wired for sound during each week's game. Go behind the Ravens bench for in-game adjustments and inside the locker room for Head Coach John Harbaugh's post-game speech. Produced by Ravens Productions, Ravens Wired is hosted by WBAL-TV's Keith Mills.

A gray cloud hung over Baltimore after the first wave of free agency with nine starters from last season departing. But the second wave of free agency has provided clarity to General Manager Ozzie Newsome’s plan, which simply appears to get better on defense.

And he’s doing it with veterans who have come at bargain deals and are looking for hardware of their own.

“[The Ravens got] guys who are hungry, guys who would like to get a Super Bowl ring of their own,” said ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio. “I’m a firm believer that if a team truly wants to win more than one Super Bowl you need some veterans who don’t have a Super Bowl ring to put that hunger into the locker room. They got two guys now in Elvis Dumervil and Michael Huff.”

With Dumervil and Huff coming at cheaper prices than the players they’ll replace – Paul Kruger and Ed Reed, respectively – and the potential to produce more this season, Newsome is getting plenty of praise.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter admires Newsome’s ability to stick to the principles for successful roster building, which includes letting the market come to him.

Coverage/Run Defense Reed: Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades Reed higher in coverage than Huff the last three years Huff: PFF grades Huff higher in run defense than Reed the last three years “Huff should be as solid as Reed would have been in coverage, though he does not have the same kind of instincts that the old ballhawk has,” wrote Vensel. “Huff should be more reliable against the run, though.”Edge: Reed in coverage, Huff versus the run

Presence “The biggest knock on Huff has been his awareness and instincts,” wrote Hensley. “What the Ravens lose in making the switch to Huff is Reed's presence. Quarterbacks would avoid throwing at Reed and think twice about throwing deep against the Ravens. It won't be the same with Huff playing back there.”Edge: Reed Durability Reed: missed 16 games during 11-year career (played in 160 of 176 games); neck, hip and shoulder injuries have limited him the last several years, but he mostly played through Huff: missed four games during seven-year career (played in 108 of 112 games); groin injury limited him in 2011Edge: Huff

There will be a press conference later today (which BaltimoreRavens.com will live stream followed by a fan chat) if Huff passes his physical, so we will get the Ravens’ reaction to the signing then, but CSNBaltimore.com caught up with Head Coach John Harbaugh last night to get his thoughts:

Broncos2013: $5 million salary; $3 million signing bonus = $8 million (fully guaranteed)2014: $5 million ($2 million fully guaranteed)2015: $5 millionTotal: $18 million ($6 million/yr average)Full guarantee $10 million.Escalators: At least $2 million; $1 million each of first two years with 12 sacks.

“Most agents and executives within the industry would say the Broncos offered a slightly better deal because they had more unconditional guaranteed money and a better three-year average,” wrote Klis. “The escalators for both the Ravens and Broncos were built around a 12-sack season.

“Throughout the free-agent process, the Broncos had a better deal on the table than the Ravens in year one and two. If it was about the money, Dumervil would have signed back with the Broncos before Sunday. This was not about the money. This was about a broken relationship between the Broncos and Dumervil, and the Ravens showering Dumervil with love.”

“Too early to assume where the [Ravens’] 2014 compensatory picks will be, but I think Kruger and [Dannell] Ellerbe give them an excellent shot for at least one fourth-rounder and a fifth,” wrote Peter King. “Look at how New England has done it. They've often focused on cut guys rather than players at the end of their contracts.” [Sports Illustrated]

@MoveTheSticks [former Ravens scout]: Not surprised the Ravens signed Michael Huff…We had big grades on him the year he came out of TX...Thought he could matchup with TE's [Twitter]

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